Position Description

Physical therapists improve Soldier readiness by treating them in areas of physical fitness, physical training and injury prevention. As an officer in the Medical Specialist Corps, they play an important role in improving the overall quality of life for Soldiers and their families.

Job Duties

Provide the military community with neuro–musculoskeletal evaluation, intervention and case management

Requirements

Active Duty/Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, social sciences or statistics

Minimum overall GPA requirements of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale

Minimum cumulative score of 1000 on the GRE (or 297 on the new GRE scale)

Minimum GRE verbal score of 450

At least 100 volunteer observation hours in a physical therapy clinic

Between 21 and 40 years of age

U.S. citizenship

Active Duty/Direct

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program

Between 21 and 42 years of age

Current state license for physical therapy

U.S. citizenship

Army Reserve

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program

Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)

Current state license for physical therapy

Permanent U.S. residency

Training

Job training for the Army Medical Specialist Corps will offer you the unique opportunity to teach, research and learn at various health education programs. You will work in U.S. Army medical centers, hospitals, clinics and field medical units to gain experience in a wide range of practice environments.

Helpful Skills

Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions

Perform under stress

Apply critical technical and thinking skills

Tremendous concentration

Compensation

Active Duty

Health Professional Specialty Pay

May receive pay for continuing education, including master's degrees and doctorate programs

30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Army Reserve

May receive pay for continuing education

Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service

Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits

The U.S. Army provides residency programs and continuing education opportunities to support your continued career growth and development.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

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